Building New

I may be a bit biased, but why would anyone consider buying an existing home when they can build brand new? There are so many advantages that you get from buying new....

A new home is unique...and better....because...

It is on the site that only you can select...located just where you want in the community you want.

It is your home, including all your personal selections and the unique design that fits you and your family best and that makes your home uniquely yours.

It is built with the best technologies and efficiencies...the best builders will make sure your home is energy efficient ( energy star, or energy star plus (energy savings ...heating savings..can be as much as $114 per month for an 2000 sq foot home..new EB vs existing 15 yr old home)) , and built to today's exacting standards ( low maintenance products sure make life easier).

Process...building can be simple...we have a system that we have refined over the years, that makes the process simple, fun, and fulfilling...there is nothing like our National Award Winning Home Creation Studio...to help make good decisions. There is also nothing like our financing..... closing on a new home with Eastbrook Homes is as simple as closing on an existing home....done with a simple end loan...no construction loans are needed. Our team is the best...each of them...from Sales, the Design Center, Purchasing, Construction, Closing, Service....all have years of experience and strive to "Delight our customers and build each home as if it were our own"

So....why would someone buy an existing home????? I just do not know...but if you are interested in building....I would be happy to hear from you.

Green Shoots

The news is filled everyday with many things....still a lot of which is commenting on how tough things are ( yes...things are tough...but hey...when has it ever been....really easy?). Thankfully we are now seeing and hearing more good news...or at least news with some positives (popularly termed "green shoots"). Housing Affordability is one (see my last blog), interest rates ( although rising a bit) to name a couple of green shoots.

I think we are going to see more and more "green shoots". Not just because I or we want to see them..but because there are some real positives (not a lot...but some) to report. From there...something that really can have a dramatic affect...and make a difference in perception and reality will kick in...our individual and collective attitude....emotion changes....the entire national psyche will start to change...from negative to more positive. If and when that happens...things may change even more quickly.

Here is a real positive (that does not get enough press)....that has a limited time frame....the government stimulus for first time home buyers. The guidelines have now changed so this can now be monetized...to help even more than the initial stimulus allowed (meaning rather than waiting, the amount (up to $8000) can be used for some up front costs with FHA loan). This is a great opportunity for first time buyers, and time is running out...if you are going to build.....closing must be by 11/30/09. Don't wait.

Rock on!